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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 998.56 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 998.56 and 318.90 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 998.56 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/998.56 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 998.56 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 318,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,440.78/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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